Scanning a QR code
April 5, 2023
ID 93904
On devices with iOS 8.0 or later versions of the operating system, you have to grant Kaspersky QR Scanner access to your device camera. You will receive a request for access to the camera when you try to scan a QR code for the first time. If you did not allow the app to access the camera after scanning the QR code for the first time, you can tap Home > Settings > Privacy > Camera and enable camera access for Kaspersky QR Scanner.
To scan a QR code:
- Point the camera at the QR code.
- Keep the device steady for 1-2 seconds.
Kaspersky QR Scanner automatically focuses the image and decrypts information encrypted in the QR code.
Depending on the type of information encrypted in the QR code, the device displays text, a link to a website, contact details, or Wi-Fi network connection settings.
Kaspersky QR Scanner saves all scanned QR codes into history if the saving history functionality is enabled in app's settings.
You can see up-to-date information about QR code contents check results in history by tapping required entry. The app checks the links again and shows up-to-date result.
Follow these recommendations when scanning a QR code:
- If Kaspersky QR Scanner is unable to decode the QR code, move the camera to or from the QR to get the image in focus.
- When illumination is insufficient, tap to turn on the flashlight.